My very first ocean encounter was at Pomponio State Beach (between San Francisco and Monterey). It was very cold but gorgeous. I got my feet wet immediately!
Pomponio State Beach (between San Francisco and Monterey)
My 1st Ocean Encounter (Note Wetness at Bottom of Pants) Mark at Pomponio
Waves at Pomponio My 1st Catch (Kelp)
On Rocks Around Pomponio Mark on the Rocks